Reducing CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions across the built environment

In this video discussion, Andrew Knight engages in conversation with, Simon Wigzell and Manuela Mangiagalli from We2Sure. Together they discuss the challenges and solutions related to reducing CO₂ and greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment. They introduce "The Carbon Actuator," a platform integrating technology to monitor, report, and verify carbon offset projects. The discussion covers issues like the authenticity of carbon credits, the role of insurance in sustainability, and the future trends in decarbonization efforts. Key technological topics include satellite feeds, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) indices, risk management tools, and a neural network for track and trace systems. In this video, the following topics are covered:

• Monitoring and verification using satellite feeds
• Role of insurance in ensuring the authenticity of carbon credits
• Utilizing technology for risk management in carbon offset projects
• Challenges and solutions in the decarbonization process
• The impact of green financing and cheaper credit on sustainability initiatives
• Technological trends in the built environment for reducing CO₂ emissions
• The importance of data and technology in achieving sustainability goals.

More information regarding the Tech Partner Programme and our partner We2Sure can be found at www.rics.org/techpartner